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ML62 XRC

2012 Land Rover Discovery

Grey Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2026
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

81,273 mi
Last recorded81,273 miles
Recorded on7 May 2025
Typical for 2012 Land Rover Discovery85,838 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML62 XRC
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 May 2025 81,273 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2024 76,006 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 71,395 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2022 67,502 miles
Pass 6 May 2021 62,978 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/55/20 BOTH tyres wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

engine bay covers and under body trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Fail 5 May 2021 62,978 miles

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel BOTH wheels (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 255/55/20 BOTH tyres wear on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower reflector slight damage

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

engine bay covers and under body trays fitted obscuring view of some components

Pass 27 Aug 2019 55,078 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 46,577 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2017 36,180 miles

registration plates stuck on with tape but secure

Pass 15 Aug 2016 33,054 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 26,154 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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ML62 XRC is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery in Grey with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

Across all 2012 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 85,838 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying ML62 XRC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 14 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was ML62 XRC registered?

ML62 XRC is a 2012 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 24 October 2012.

Is ML62 XRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for ML62 XRC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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